murphySafflower Acid
AKA: Safflower Oil Acid, Safflower Fatty Acid
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Acid
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East. Derived from safflower seeds (Carthamus tinctorius), a plant in the Asteraceae family native to the Middle East. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of safflower seeds to obtain the fatty acid mixture.
Safflower Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from safflower oil
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
UV Protection
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR